Essential Steps

Childcare Center|305 E RUSK ST, Rockwall, TX 75087|(972) 772-0011|essentialsteps.com

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
520042
Expires
June 18, 2026
Licensed Capacity
63 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

11 records
  • routine#862197181

    2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    High

    The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.

    746.4751(c)Corrected 2025-12-05

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

    1 child observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions signed by parent.

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2025-12-05
  • routine#862197180

    8 violations found (5 high, 3 medium severity).

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    High

    The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.

    746.4751(c)Corrected 2025-12-02

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    Medium

    The operation did not have a building and ground checklist available for review.

    746.801(8)Corrected 2025-12-02

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

    All infants observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions.

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2025-12-02

    Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing

    High

    The loose-fill located on the playground measured less than one inch.

    746.4905Corrected 2025-12-02

    Documentation of Drills

    Medium

    The director did not provide documentation for sheltering or lockdown drills.

    746.5205(4)Corrected 2025-12-02

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    High

    Bottle were missing labels and the Director corrected it by writing the child's name on their bottles

    746.2419(6)Corrected 2025-12-02

    Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    High

    The operation does not have a current gas inspection availble for review for CCR.

    746.5401Corrected 2025-12-02

    Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    High

    The operation does not have an updated fire inspection on file. The Director called the fire marshal and scheduled for Tuesday11-25-2025 and will provide documentation.

    746.5101(b)Corrected 2025-12-02
  • routine#862197179

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862344825

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862197178

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862344824

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862197177

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

    High

    One van used to transport children in care did not have the required first aid kit.

    746.4001Corrected 2024-12-17

    Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    High

    Playground hazards: broken plastic slide; wooden storage shed with splinted wood (children observed putting hands in wooden shed).

    746.3701(5)Corrected 2024-12-31
  • routine#862197176

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862197175

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862197174

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862197173

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

Availability

63 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$950$1,350/mo

By age group

Infant$1,200$1,650
Toddler$1,050$1,450
Preschool$950$1,350
School-age$550$850

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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